As the Cubs took down the Nationals 8-6 on Tuesday, outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong nearly set a new career-best home run mark. Chicago Cubs outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong has been on a tear in 2026, firmly placing himself in the MVP conversation. Crow-Armstrong's third inning home run was 111.5 MPH off his bat, tied for the second-hardest hit home run of his career, via Sarah Langs of MLB.com. The outfielder leads Chicago in batting average, home runs, RBIs and stolen bases. If Crow-Armstrong continues hitting like he has at the plate, their chances of success become much greater.